
The Surf Lifeguard Award certifies that the holder has the basic skills and knowledge to be a Surf Lifeguard.
This is the entry level qualification for members to be a patrolling member.
The Surf Lifeguard Award is the first step on the Surf Life Saving New Zealand lifeguard pathway.
Pre requistes |
14 years of age | Current member of a SLS club |
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Duration |
Variable depending on competence and instruction structure 2-8 weeks |
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Delivered by |
Surf Life Saving club instructors, examined by local examiners |
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Who should complete it |
Anyone interested in getting started as a Surf Lifeguard |
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Candidate requirements |
Complete all tests, practical tasks and theory successfully |
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Exam components |
400 metre swim in under 9 minutes |
Releases and Tows |
1. Introduction and risk management |
2. The physical environment |
3. CPR |
4. First Aid |
5. Roles and responsibilities |
6. Surf Lifeguard skills and knowledge |
7. Communication |
At the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:
To begin training for this qualification contact your club
Once candidates have completed their Surf Lifeguard Award the training manual should be kept by them as reference. Hard copies of this manual can be purchased from SLSNZ.
Online Download: Surf Lifeguard Award Training Manual (pdf, 9MB) (updated September 2017)
For every manual purchased a Surf Lifeguard Award Candidate Workbook will be supplied. All candidates training towards their Surf Lifeguard Award must complete this workbook.
Online Download: Surf Lifeguard Award Candidate Workbook (pdf, 5MB) (updated September 2017)